Uniform

Pro Arté requires all students to adhere to the regulation uniform for each class. In all cases, no jewellery or piercings may be worn (other than two small stud earrings). Hair should be securely tied back off the face and in a bun for Ballet. Students in the Pre-Professional Programs must also acquire a Pro Arté track suit for community and festival events.

Uniforms are critical in developing a sense of “team” and “community” which is a significant experience in our school. Dance is more than an individual effort, it is the efforts of the whole group; wearing a “uniform” creates unity and promotes a camaraderie that is tangibly demonstrated in and through the dance performance.

For the convenience of our dance community, most uniform items are available for purchase through the Office during regular office hours. Uniform requirements for individual dance disciplines are as follows:

Socks, tights and other forms of underwear are considered “personal” items and are the responsibility of individual students if a costume calls for such items. Several articles of clothing/effects are worth the investment for the older dance student.

They are:

A Nude “Second Skin”

Black Character Shoes

Please Note:

These apply for the PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ONLY

Skirts may be used for rehearsal classes but NOT for technique classes.

Warm-up sweaters need to be black (Pro Arte warm-ups are coming)

Socks need to be black, white, nude or gray

Buns (with hair nets) are to be required in classes (including character) other than jazz, lyrical or modern. (Acro should be in a bun or braids)

Character class requires character shoes.

Wednesday will be “Wednesday Wonderful Colourful” in which a LEOTARD may be in any colour/ but must be a classical style (no bra tops and bootie shorts).

All students (Pre-Intermediate and up) should be wearing soft blocks to strengthen their feet (canvas can be worn on Monday)